Mechatronics Engineer (New Product Development) (HAUV)

Location: Ang Mo Kio, Singapore; work must be performed in Singapore, including office, workshop, field, and sea-trial activities.

Company

hirify.global develops hovering autonomous underwater vehicles and autonomous robotics solutions for underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy, and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Design and implement mechanical systems, components, mechanisms, and electronics housings for hovering autonomous underwater vehicles.
• Create CAD models, 2D fabrication and assembly drawings, wire harness designs, cable assembly drawings, and production documentation.
• Perform finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, structural integrity assessments, and stress-failure evaluations.
• Design power electronics, embedded controls, sensor and actuator interfaces, and microcontroller firmware for vehicle subsystems.
• Prototype, assemble, bench-test, field-test, and conduct in-water and sea-trial evaluations of mechanical components and robotic systems.
• Develop test procedures, document performance, support regulatory compliance, and perform harsh-environment testing including thermal, vibration, EMI-EMC, and humidity tests.

Requirements

• B.Eng in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in mechanical product design from concept through product delivery to customers.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent engineering CAD software.
• Experience with prototyping and manufacturing methods including 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, welding, and composites.
• Experience with finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics using SolidWorks, ANSYS, OpenFOAM, or equivalent simulation software.
• Experience with battery-operated designs, embedded systems, microcontrollers, and sensor and actuator interfacing.
• Experience with low-voltage power electronics for battery-operated systems, including power regulation, boost/buck conversion, power protection, and load balancing.
• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB CAD software, 2D schematic tools, and wire harness or cable assembly design software.
• Experience with C++ for embedded systems programming and development, plus Git and version control systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with corrosion control methods and thermal design methods.
• Knowledge of Python for high-level interfacing and algorithm development.
• Experience with quality control and test procedures for EMI-EMC, vibration, temperature, and humidity testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced startup environment focused on growth and bold innovation.
• Independent and collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Market-competitive salary and growth opportunities linked to direct contribution.
• ESOP or equity participation and healthcare support.
• Access to industry events and support for skills upgrading or learning credits.